Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

Certification Criteria

Applicant company must be at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned and controlled by one or more women who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, or in the case of any publicly-owned business, at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the equity of which is owned and controlled by one or more women, who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents;

Management and daily operation is controlled by one or more of the women.

WBENC uses a two-part process to ensure that the applicant company meets the WBENC Standards. This will include a thorough review of the documentation presented and a site visit interview with the female owner(s).

Click here for a copy of the WBENC Standards and Procedures used to determine certification (recommended reading).